The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper is an EarthQuaker Devices fuzz pedal, currently around $299. Close alternatives include the JHS x Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 and the Wren and Cuff De La Riva BM20-Ultra Fuzz. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Orange Crush Bass 50.
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper is a dual-fuzz pedal from EQD combining two separate fuzz circuits in a single enclosure: the Hoof, a hybrid germanium/silicon muff-style fuzz, and the Reaperlike, a Tone Bender-style fuzz. Both circuits can run independently or in series in either order, and each has full controls including separate Fuzz, Tone, and Volume knobs. The result is a single pedal that delivers two distinct fuzz personalities with the ability to stack them for extreme layered saturation. The Hoof Reaper is among the most complex and complete fuzz offerings in the EQD lineup, suited to players who want maximum fuzz flexibility without multiple stompboxes.
What stands out
“Both circuits can run independently or in series in either order, and each has full controls including separate Fuzz, Tone, and Volume knobs”
— from the listing
“The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper is a dual-fuzz pedal from EQD combining two separate fuzz circuits in a single enclosure: the Hoof, a hybrid germanium/silicon muff-style fuzz, and the Reaperlike, a Tone Bender-style fuzz”
— from the listing
“The Hoof Reaper delivers the combined versatility of two complete fuzz circuits in a single enclosure, giving players the Hoof Muff character and the Reaperlike Tone Bender character independently or in series for stacked fuzz extremity”
— from the reviews
“The versatility and dual-circuit design are the most praised features; the larger enclosure required to house two complete fuzz circuits is the primary trade-off in pedalboard space”
— from the community notes
“The result is a single pedal that delivers two distinct fuzz personalities with the ability to stack them for extreme layered saturation”
— from the listing
- fuzz
- muff
- hybrid
- stacking
- germanium
- silicon
- platform
- studio
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Noise Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Doom Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Grunge
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
The Vibrolux's sweet, classic Fender vibrato tone gives the Hoof Reaper's hybrid germanium-silicon fuzz a genuinely vintage amp voice to push into.
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Crush Bass 50
Orange
22% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper for more fuzzy on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
21% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM 100
Ceriatone
20% matchInto a transparent tone, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Van Weelden Twinkleland 100W Head
Van Weelden
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes later in the signal chain
Traynor AM Studio
Traynor
20% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper into that transparent platform and it finally leans toward fuzzy
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB-210 II Bass combo 350 watts
Gallien Krueger
19% matchInto a high headroom tone, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
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Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
27% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Run fuzzy into Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition for more clean boost on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
26% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Stack the Ages' saturating clean boost with the Hoof Reaper's own hybrid germanium-silicon fuzz and you're pushing an already-hot signal even harder.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
25% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep Caroline Guitar Company Somersault after EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom
Black Arts Toneworks
23% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Dunlop Slash Signature Wah SW95
Dunlop
20% matchRun mid-forward into EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper for more fuzzy on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Chandler Tone X
Chandler
20% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp
Ampeg
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Pedals JHS Pulp N Peel V4
JHS Pedals
17% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
62% similarityShared character: fuzz, full
Sonicake Fazy Sandwich Fuzz
Sonicake
60% similarityShared character: fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom
Black Arts Toneworks
58% similarityShared character: fuzz, full, stage
Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz V3
Cusack Music
54% similarityShared character: fuzz, full, stage
Walrus Audio Eons Five-State Fuzz
Walrus Audio
54% similarityShared character: full, stage
JHS Pedals JHS Muffuletta
JHS Pedals
54% similarityShared character: fuzz
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS x Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2, the Wren and Cuff De La Riva BM20-Ultra Fuzz, the Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top. Budget picks: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz, Sonicake Fazy Sandwich Fuzz, Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Orange Crush Bass 50, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 — The Vibrolux's sweet, classic Fender vibrato tone gives the Hoof Reaper's hybrid germanium-silicon fuzz a genuinely vintage amp voice to push into..
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper cost?+
Around $299 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).
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